Unique Prosthetics

Syphilis, if left untreated, can result in the collapse of the bridge of the nose. This prosthetic nose, displayed by the Wellcome Collection last summer, is an artificial replacement that included a handy pair of spectacles.

Left, this prosthetic limb was designed for a female piano player around 1895, who went on to play London’s Royal Albert Hall in 1906 using her specially designed hand. Right, this Victorian-era arm includes beautifully detailed metalwork. Images courtesy of the Science Museum / SSPL.

This prosthetic toe dates back to between 950 and 710 B.C.Kenneth Garrett/Getty Images